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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.32, 3,826.64 and 1,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.32, 3,826.64 and 1,254.70 is: 1,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.32 : 3,826.64 = 1,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.32/3,826.64 = 1,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.32x = 3,826.64 × 1,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.32x = 4,801,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,285.21/2,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.15

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